Asia’s year in review: Who had it good — and who had it bad — in 2024

As the region awaits the return of Donald Trump to the White House and to a possible tumultuous Year of the Snake in the lunar calendar, we take a look at the year that was.

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2024 Was a Bad Year for the World's Autocrats

Regimes fell in Syria and Bangladesh, marking unexpected defeats against a rising tide of authoritarianism in the world.
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The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024

Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, Flaco the escaped eagle-owl, Charlotte the maybe-pregnant stingray — they distracted us from the messy human world but were also clear reflections of it.
The New York Times - 1d
Nike has had a rocky year — here's why a comeback will take time

Nike is the world’s largest sportswear brand but the company has struggled this year. Can Nike's new CEO Elliot Hill turn things around for the company?
CNBC - 2d
Review: As the boss of 'Babygirl,' Nicole Kidman does a bad, bad thing

Written and directed by Halina Reijn, this age-gap office romance tests if we're mature enough for a thorny conversation about sex and power.
Los Angeles Times - 2d
Who's who in the 'It Ends With Us' controversy

Inside Blake Lively's legal complaint against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni: Who's who and what you need to know.
Los Angeles Times - 2d
At 94, She Had One of Her Best Years (and Made Sure Her Friend Did, Too)

Betty Gordon enjoyed reconnecting with a famous former paramour. But her favorite part of 2024 was helping out a friend in trouble.
The New York Times - 1d
UK mobile users had least reliable experience in G7 in 2024, data shows

Research highlights impact of poor network performance on consumers
Financial Times - 2d
Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally

Taiwan was Asia's best-performing market in 2024, while South Korea was the worst.
CNBC - 2d
Truly, the Best Mashed Potatoes I’ve Ever Had

Potatoes and olive oil come together in this simple yet extraordinary dish.
The New York Times - 2d

Asia’s year in review: Who had it good — and who had it bad — in 2024

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2024 Was a Bad Year for the World's Autocrats

The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024

Nike has had a rocky year — here's why a comeback will take time

Review: As the boss of 'Babygirl,' Nicole Kidman does a bad, bad thing

Who's who in the 'It Ends With Us' controversy

At 94, She Had One of Her Best Years (and Made Sure Her Friend Did, Too)

UK mobile users had least reliable experience in G7 in 2024, data shows

Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally

Truly, the Best Mashed Potatoes I’ve Ever Had

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